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938 CAO

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,028 mi
Last recorded33,028 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938 CAO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 32,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

1 horn press switch (of 4) not working.

All direction indicators and hazard lamps not working intermittently.

Coil spring corroded Both Front suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some Judder to both Rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 32,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,699 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,500 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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938 CAO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 938 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 938 CAO registered?

938 CAO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is 938 CAO safe to buy?

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